Let’s Talk TRIO
A podcast dedicated to the TRIO programs across the United States and its territories. TRIO programs are federally funded outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The podcast highlights stories from staff, participants, alumni, and advocates from various TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Student Support Services, McNair Program, Educational Opportunity Centers).
Episodes
In this podcast episode: Nelsy Montes-Romero, participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay.
Nelsy is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Nelsy shares about attending college, her experience as a participant of the TRIO SSS program, and looking ahead to future career opportunities.
In this podcast episode: Catherine Ybarra, TRIO Upward Bound Alum & TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science Director at the College of the Sequoias (CA).
Catherine is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Catherine talks about being part of a TRIO program as a student then a staff member, her experience as an undergraduate and graduate student, holding the position of Director for TRIO ...
In this episode: Yosiah Davila, TRIO Upward Bound/Talent Search Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell.
Yosiah is on the podcast to share their personal and educational journey. Listen as Yosiah discusses their academic experience, discovering your own identity, how TRIO influenced their educational path, family support, starting their own small business, and working for the Department of Transportation in New Mexico.
In this episode: Amaris Lopez, TRIO Student Support Services Alum from California State University-Monterey Bay.
Amaris, three-time guest and friend of the podcast, returns to share life updates and discuss life overseas. Listen as Amaris discusses culture, life in a foreign country, teaching, and much more.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan ...
THIS IS EPISODE #100 OF LET'S TALK TRIO!
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kim Jones, President of the Council for Opportunity in Education.
Kim is on the podcast to share her personal and educational journey, discuss educational access, the role of COE, and taking on the role of President of COE.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, F...
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Lisa Retamozo, the founder & CEO of NOSOTROS Education Center.
Lisa is on the podcast to share her own personal, professional, and educational journey. Listen as she shares about going to college, working for TRIO programs, and founding NOSOTROS Education Center.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone...
In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO: The sounds of First Generation Day at Colorado State University. Listen as a multiple students and staff at CSU share their experience being a first generation student.
Special Guest appearance with Dr. Ryan Barone within the podcast.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded ...
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Danielle Pacheco, an alumni of the TRIO Student Support Services program of AIMS Community College, graduate of University of Colorado-Boulder, and University of Northern Colorado.
Danielle is on the podcast to discuss her personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, her experience with the TRIO Student Support Services program, working for Colorado State University, and moving out to...
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elias G. Quiñonez who serves as Manager of Student Life and Diversity at Colorado State University's College of Agriculture.
Elias is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, importance of family, and working at Colorado State University.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Ro...
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Horacio Aceves, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and now UB staff Associate Director at Occidental College (CA).
Horacio is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey, experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, and serving the very program that assisted him while in high school.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, ...
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Matt Bisek who serves as the Executive Director for the Oregon TRIO Association.
Matt is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO, being involved with the Oregon TRIO Association, and being elected to serve as the Executive Director for Oregon TRIO Association.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Rile...
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kurtis Griess who currently serves as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO).
Kurtis is on the podcast to discuss their personal and educational journey, the impacts of TRIO programs, serving as director for a TRIO Student Support Services program, and creating TRIOjoblist.com to connect people wanting a career in TRIO.
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elijah Sandoval, a participants of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University.
Elijah is on the podcast to discuss personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, joining the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program, involvement with the Associated Student of Colorado State University, degree of study, a...
The Council for Opportunity in Education’s (COE) Past Presidents Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler
In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO - The Council for Opportunity in Education's (COE) Past Presidents: Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler.
Listen as they both share their vision of COE, the impact of TRIO programs, the importance of making connections at the local, state, and federal levels, the history of the Council for Opportunity in Education, and words of advice to TRIO staff.
This is EPISODE #90 for Let's Talk TRIO!
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Joselynn Castillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound & Student Support Services program at Idaho State University.
Joselynn is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey through TRIO Upward Bound, attending Idaho State University, overcoming social expectations, and setting her sights to obtain a doctoral degree in dentistry.
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Cindy Gerhardt, an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College.
Cindy is on the podcast to discuss her professional journey, experience being a non-traditional student returning to college, discovering the TRIO Student Support Services programs, and what she hopes to accomplish with her degree.
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Armando Maqueda, a current participant with the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University.
Armando is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, his time with TRIO Upward Bound, his experiences with TRIO SSS, serving TRIO, future career and goals, and future graduation.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando...
In this podcast: Jazmin Trujillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound and Talent Search program at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and graduate of Eastern New Mexico University.
Jazmin is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, her time with the TRIO Talent Search and Upward Bound, serving as a teacher and mentor to TRIO Upward Bound students, attending graduate school, and being an Agency Director at AmberCare (Clovi...
In this podcast: Dekendrick Murray, a multi-Alum of TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Educational Talent Search, and the Ronald E. McNair Program), and graduate of the University of Florida and Jacksonville University.
Dekendrick is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, his time with the various TRIO programs, serving TRIO, graduating from college, his passion about music, and serving as North Car...
A special edition of the Let's Talk TRIO Podcast as host, Juan Rivas, was on-site at the ASPIRE Wyoming/Colorado (WYCO) Conference 2023 to visit with various staff members of TRIO programs across Colorado and Wyoming. Listen as guests share their conference experience, their reason for working in TRIO, provide great advice, and demonstrate why TRIO works.
Thank you to the ASPIRE Colorado & Wyoming Board for having Let's Talk TR...
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